Plant Part Scavenger Hunt

OBJECTIVE This activity encourages students to apply knowledge of plant parts in a scavenger hunt setting. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS What are the parts of a plant? MATERIALS NEEDED None PROCEDURE Introduction Start with Seed Yoga lesson (in preschool curriculum toolkit under Seeds unit) or a growing song.One growing song option: start down low, curled up like […]

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Plan a Whaler’s Menu

OBJECTIVE Students design a whaler’s menu to help them understand the constraints and limitations of eating on a whaling ship. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS Where does food come from? How does food build community? How do we preserve our fresh harvests? How did sailors adapt to the food options on a whaling ship? How did mealtime build […]

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Pizza Garden

OBJECTIVE Students will understand that all plants need different amounts of space to grow and thrive. Students will use their math skills to design a garden bed that can fit different plant varieties while meeting all of their needs. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS What do plants need to survive? How do plants thrive? How can we design […]

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Pea Math

OBJECTIVE Students will observe how their pea seeds change and grow from seed to harvest. They will measure and chart the weekly growth showing how the seeds grow over time. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS How do seeds grow? MATERIALS NEEDED Large easel paper with question “How many cubes tall are our peas?” and a chart to mark […]

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Hard Tack Tasting

OBJECTIVE Students will make descriptive comparisons between fresh bread and hard tack. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS Where does food come from? What is the difference between fresh foods and preserved foods in terms of cooking/processing, taste, and seasonal eating? MATERIALS NEEDED paper towels, hot cups, electric tea kettle, chamomile tea, (if necessary: gluten free crackers, gluten free […]

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Making Applesauce

OBJECTIVE Students will be able to describe the seasonal changes on a farm, from fall to winter. Students will be able to identify different chores that are done on a farm in winter. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS What happens on a farm in winter? What are the jobs on a farm in winter? How do we have […]

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